Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's desert laboratory, is offering specials throughout the summer. • Arizona residents receive 50 percent off. • Students ages 13 through college-level will receive $10 off Monday through Thursday. • July 16–Aug. 12, “Beat the Heat” tickets priced at $28, or $14 with the Arizona resident discount, the first tour of...

Cheers to social change! Larry Fitzgerald’s First Down Fund is celebrating First and Ten—10 years of the First Down Fund’s success in providing assistance to worthy philanthropic projects supporting kids and their families. Join Larry at Fitz’s Supper Club 2018 for cocktails, post-game favorites prepared by Chef Marc Lupino and silent and live auctions. $850...

Reserve tickets now for an evening with Al DiMeola, with special guest Jordan Rudess, at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. The show, presented by Danny Zelisko, features DiMeola, whose career has spanned four decades and earned him critical accolades, three gold albums and more than $6 million in record...

The Herberger Theater Center showcases the work of diverse and emerging theater companies at 12:10 p.m. each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Each one-act shows lasts approximately 45 minutes. Bring your lunch or pre-order before 5 p.m. the day before. See website for schedule. $7 tickets; $7 pre-ordered lunch. Kax Stage, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. 602-252-8497

Each Thursday and Saturday, take the Scottsdale Trolley for a guided three-hour food tour. Enjoy a Spanish frittata, delicious craft pizzas, an English delicacy, authentic Mexican street tacos and an award-winning dessert and a tea sample paired with a variety of cocktails. See website for details and waiver. $65. Starts and ends at Hotel Valley...

Scottsdale Artists’ School offers a variety of week-long summer camps for emerging artists ages 6 thru 17. Professional art studios, and professional teaching artists. See website for times, dates and fees. Scholarships available. 3720 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. 480-990-1422

Come see Desert Botanical Garden in a whole new way with Saturday evening  flashlight tours. Capture the night-blooming plants and animals with your own flashlight. $12.95–$24.95. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 7–9:30 p.m. 480-941-1225

Participants ages 8 and older are invited to enjoy a beautiful desert evening under the stars and learn about some of the objects visible in the night sky. A short talk explaining the solar system and galaxy is followed by observing the moon, several planets, multiple star systems, globular clusters and nebulae through a celestron...

Goldenstein Gallery will host visiting artists JA Gorman and Kevin McCarthy as they share thoughts about their work and inspiration, all while enjoying a hot cup of coffee. Free. 150 AZ 179, Sedona. 9:30 a.m. 928-204-1765; goldensteinart.com

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 39 Robin Miller’s soothing music transports us to a tranquil world free of worry and struggles. Free. Sound Bites Grill, 101 N. SR 89A, Sedona. 6–9 p.m. soundbitesgrill.com